Kate Middleton Celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Emerald Green

Kate Middleton continues to perform her royal public duties, as she nears the birth of her third child with husband Prince William.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day 2018, the , and simple black velvet pumps. She held her baby bump often, as she made her annual trip with Prince William to honor the Irish Guards for St. Patrick's Day, at Cavalry Barracks in Hounslow, England.

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Middleton looked ecstatic to be taking part in the engagement, and seemed happy to celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the guards. Her color co-ordinated outfit was perfect for the occasion, and was another example of the Duchess' pitch perfect maternity wardrobe:

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Prince William seemed to be enjoying the day immensely too, even partaking in what looked like a pint of Guinness, but might just have been a glass of cold brew coffee (judging by the Starbucks sign behind him):

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Plus, an was on hand to make the day even cuter:

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The Duchess of Cambridge is due to go on maternity leave soon, with her baby due sometime next month. But the gorgeous photos of her make it clear that she loves celebrating St. Patrick's Day:

A very happy to the Irish Guards, and all our followers☘️

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal)

is due in April. They made the announcement about their due date back in October 2017, prior to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's engagement announcement.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to confirm they are expecting a baby in April 2018.

— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal)

The baby's birthday could fall very close to great grandmother Queen Elizabeth II's, as she was born on April 21.